General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model: GMRS100 Owner's Manual HI LO MODE Released: 3-10-03 128-XXXX 1 of 24 CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH) BATTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES. AVOID PLACING THE GMRS122-2 RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS122-2 RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. PLACE THE RUBBER COVERS ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F. YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676. 2 128-XXXX 2 of 24 Model GMRS100 (FCC License Required) 6 5 4 3 2 1 PTT PTT 8 MM 3 (REF) HI LO 11 12 10 MODE 13 7 1 (REF) 9 14 1. 2. 3. 4. Battery Cover Monitor (M) Button Detachable Carry Clip Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Function Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 3 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. MODE/VOX Button 13. Power On/Off and SCAN Button 14. Battery Charging Contacts 128-XXXX 3 of 24 Model GMRS100 DISPLAY 1 2 3 9 4 5 10 11 6 7 HI LO 8 1. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use. 2. Transmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active). 3. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is receiving a transmission. 4. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use between 1 and 22. 5. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a chanel every 0.5 second to search for a valid signal. 6. HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power. 7. Battery Level Indicator: Icon appears flashing to indicate low battery charge level. 8. Small Segment Display: Indicates the CTCSS tone code (1-38) function is active for the main channel in use. 9. Monitor Indicator: This function is not used. 10.Key Lock Indicator: This function is not used. 11. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated. 4 128-XXXX 4 of 24 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. Radio (4) Owner's Manual (1) Rechargeable Batteries (4) Boom Microphone/Headset Leather Carrying Case GMRS100 128-XXXX NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BAT GMRSBHST4 GMRS1502LC Optional Accessories Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS100 radio transceiver operates on four rechargeable batteries. Only approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the GMRS4WM wall mount charger. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS100. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours. Use of other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended as battery charging time will vary. Do not mix old and new, or batteries of differing manufacture, since the charging will be uneven and will result in decreased battery life. If necessary, four AAA alkaline batteries can be used to power the GMRS100, but note that these type batteries can not be recharged and damage to the charger or the batteries may result if the units are placed in the GMRS4WM wall mount charger with the alkaline batteries are installed. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE ALKALINE BATTERIES IN THE GMRS100. DO NOT PLACE GMRS100 TRANSCEIVERS IN THE CHARGING STAND IF THERE ARE ALKALINE BATTERIES INSTALLED. 5 128-XXXX 5 of 24 Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is either rotated left or right to the horizontal position, or is removed. Simply rotate the clip in either direction to the horizontal position. Be careful not to use excessive force. To remove the clip, press down on the spring release tab and pull the clip straight out from the radio body. Next, press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the compartment. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the top of the transceiver, starting left-to-right. CLIP SPRING RELEASE TAB CARRY CLIP COVER ARROW + + POSITIVE TERMINALS + BATTERY COVER + 1. Using thumb, press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down. 2. Then lift cover at bottom to open. Remove cover. 3. Insert four AAA batteries (positive (+) end toward the top begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown). 6 128-XXXX 6 of 24 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS100: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 3. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. MIC/CHG/ SPK JACK HI LO MODE GMRS100 NOTE : O nly Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N GMRS1222BAT) can be recharged in the radio transceiver. 7 128-xxxx 7 of 24 GMRS100 OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS/FRS (MODE) CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT ROGER BEEP (1-22) (oF, 01-38) (GMRS channels only) (on or oF) NOTE: To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode.Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode. Channels 1 through 7 are shared GMRS/FRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only, and channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only. Controls: Power On-Off/SCAN Button (13) Press and hold the PWR on/off button for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the Volume (11, 10) ) to With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease 8 128-xxxx 8 of 24 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level (VL) followed by the number (0-7). As volume is increased upward, the unit will beep at each step, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned on; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds, unless the monitor button is pressed momentarily once again. Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4) Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone (9). After you have finished speaking, release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time. Whenever the button is pressed, the transmit signal icon ( ) will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. icon will appear. When receiving an incoming signal, the The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The transmit icon ( ) will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear. 9 128-xxxx 9 of 24 Up Channel/Volume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. Down Channel/Volume Button (11) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. MODE Button (12) This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector. For additional equipment and accessories for the GMRS100, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com Scan Button (13) With the unit in standby mode, press the Power On/Off Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan function; SCAN will appear on the display. 10 128-xxxx 10 of 24 Operating Modes and Features GRMS/FRS Operation: - Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power. - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons. When receiving a call, the icon appears to indicate an incoming call. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit icon ( ) appears on the display while the button is pressed. - Release PTT Button (4) to receive. - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS subcode (01-38) will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled (not oF). Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both the transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS100 has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. If an FRS only channel (814) has been selected, the HI or LO icon will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only) the HI or LO icon will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox GMRS/ FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear. 11 128-xxxx 11 of 24 To change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) has 38 Sub-Frequencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within a main channel and enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted transmissions from the same main channel). Since there are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel, a different subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels. To change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flash ing oF or sub-channel number is displayed. - Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38 ). - Press the PTT button to confirm selection. The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other GMRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF. The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same sub ...